Archive: February 2014

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How Can Justin Bieber Clean Up His PR Image?

February 25th, 2014 by

Bieber’s recent actions have sparked some negative press, which may erode his brand and turn off his fancies, which is composed mainly of teenage girls.

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5 Inspiring PR Tips from ‘Groundhog Day’

February 25th, 2014 by

Watching “Groundhog Day” is actually a great way for communicators to learn some inspiring lessons on finding that elusive work-life balance.

4 Questions to Ask Before Launching Your Brand on Snapchat

February 24th, 2014 by

Snapchat users send more than 400 million disappearing “Snaps” per day, making it world’s most popular photo sharing service. Should your brand get in on the action?

The Gap Sends a Message About the Minimum Wage

February 24th, 2014 by

The battle in Washington regarding raising the minimum wage is just getting started. But The Gap has decided to take a stand on the issue and, in the process, sent a strong message about its brand to both the public and its employees.

PR Insider: 5 Tips for Working with a PR Agency

February 24th, 2014 by

It takes work to maintain a good relationship with a PR agency and get the results you desire. Here are some tips for keeping things on an even keel.

‘Experiential’ Marketing Creeping to the Core of PR, While Consumers Looking to Brands for an Emotional Rescue

February 24th, 2014 by

“Experiential” marketing, which combines a variety of media channels and techniques to get the proverbial fannies in the seats, is fast moving to the core of marketing communications.

How Under Armour Did (and Duke Energy Didn’t) Respond Well to Crisis

February 24th, 2014 by

When U.S speedskaters, who were widely favored to grab the gold, failed to even come close, the search for a “culprit” was on.

Never Try to Stack the Deck When You Conduct Corporate Research

February 24th, 2014 by

Amid the plethora of PR tools available to communicators, underwriting academic research to help get the message out presents both great opportunity and an equal measure of risk.

PR and Communications Amidst Rapid Growth

February 24th, 2014 by

The communications team at Acorda was challenged with maintaining the collaborative spirit and sense of community that defined the company from its inception, while also encouraging new employees to enrich the company culture through their own professional experiences.

Case Study: To Promote Its New Burger Patties, Ball Park Spreads the Media Field

February 24th, 2014 by

Ball Park, which is owned by The Hillshire Brands Co., called on its longtime PR agency MWW to create a PR campaign that would leverage the brand’s equity and carve a new niche among both sports fans and food shoppers.